UNCW Seahawks vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Seahawks and Jayhawks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155 points, and Kansas is favored by -23 vs. UNCW.

UNCW SEAHAWKS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNCW Seahawks +23

This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.

WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Jayhawks.
• Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like UNCW at +23.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Do the Seahawks Have a Shot at a Win at Lawrence?

UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games

UNCW picked up an 89-85 road win over USC Upstate on Friday, November 15th. Despite being -9 favorites, the Seahawks didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.

Trailing 49-44 at halftime, UNCW turned things around by outscoring the Spartans 45-36 in the 2nd half.

UNCW’s offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.3% on 5-of-19 shooting, but connected on 54.8% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 28-of-37, good for 75.7%.

Donovan Newby and Brit Harris each scored 20 points, with Harris shooting 70% from the field. Karmani Gregory added 17 points and 5 assists, while Mister Dean contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds. The Seahawks finished with 12 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.

Despite UNCW’s defensive efforts, they allowed 85 points on 45% shooting in their previous game. Opponents found success inside, hitting 53% of their two-point attempts, going 21/39 from that range.

From beyond the arc, UNCW’s defense conceded 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 69%. UNCW gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will Kansas Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Kansas improved to 3-0 with a 78-57 win over Oakland on Saturday. The Jayhawks were heavy favorites at -28.5, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Kansas dominated early, leading 46-24 at halftime, but they were outscored 33-32 in the second half, raising questions about their focus after the break.

Kansas put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 64.3%, with a strong 66.7% shooting inside the arc.

They dished out 24 assists, with AJ Storr contributing 16 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 77.8% overall and 66.7% from deep. Allen Mukeba led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds.

Even with Kansas shooting 57% from the field, their opponent managed just 57 points. The Jayhawks were especially effective inside, hitting 66% of their two-point attempts, going 24/36.

From beyond the arc, Kansas shot 40%, making 8 of 20 threes. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 54% on 6/11 shooting. The Jayhawks gave up 6 offensive rebounds.